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Podcast: 'Dugout Blues' episode 7 -- Dodgers, Kemp, debuts, draft

In this episode, Jared and I discuss Matt Kemp reinjuring his hamstring, which will keep him out a month. We talk about the man called upon to replace him -- Alex Castellanos.We touch on the season debuts of Ralston Cash and Angelo Songco. We also spend a good portion of the podcast previewing the MLB Draft (Monday, 4 p.m., MLB Network) by giving some prospects we like and...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  11 hours ago
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The Dodgers should take note: It pays to draft third basemen early

The MLB Draft is a crap shoot -- more so than any other draft in professional sports. When there's as many as 40 rounds, that's bound to happen. The Dodgers, in the Logan White era, have drafted many a pitcher. That is obviously his philosophy. There's nothing wrong with that. White's first-round draft picks since 2002 (Italics denotes Supplemental first-round...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  1 day ago
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Report: Alex Castellanos recalled Dodgers, to make ML debut soon

With Matt Kemp likely heading to the disabled list after reaggravating his hamstring injury on Wednesday night, the Dodgers are set to recall Alex Castellanos from Triple-A Albuquerque. The Castellanos fan Twitter account first brought us the news: "You heard it here first!! Alex Castellanos is officially a member of the LOS ANGELES @Dodgers !! ‪#DodgerNation‬ he...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  2 days ago
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Nathan Eovaldi makes the Dodgers look smart for not signing Roy Oswalt

Look, there's no debating the illustrious career of Roy Oswalt, but perhaps it was a good thing he didn't sign with the Dodgers. Oswalt signed with the Rangers on Tuesday -- 1 year, $5 million plus $1 million in incentives. That's a pretty decent price and I wouldn't have been opposed to the Dodgers picking him up on a similar deal. But when Nathan Eovaldi has...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  3 days ago
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Dodgers make offer to Roy Oswalt, Lilly's should an obvious concern

This is not the first time I've written about Roy Oswalt and the Dodgers. In 2010, the Dodgers were looking to upgrade the rotation and Oswalt's name frequently came up. Now, nearly two years later, Oswalt and the Dodgers are connected again. Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports tweeted this earlier today: "The Dodgers have made an offer to Roy Oswalt. Rangers, Oswalt...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  5 days ago
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Pair of Dodgers' prospects make season debuts with Loons

Two Dodger prospects are finally healthy and making their season debuts today for the Great Lakes Loons. Ralston Cash and Angelo Songco are in Midland and playing today. That's encouraging in and of itself, especially since one is coming back from a serious hip injury and one from a leg injury. Cash, who missed the entire 2011 season with a hip injury, threw 36 innings...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  5 days ago
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Dodgers' news: Hairston for president, Eovaldi to be recalled, rehab update

Jerry Hairston went 5-for-5 today (his first career 5-hit game) and is more than proving his worth to a team like the Dodgers. Hairston, a .258/.326/.371 hitter coming into the season, is tearing the proverbial cover off the ball, posting a .381/.458/.524 with more extra base hits (six) than strikeouts (five). To put it lightly, the guy has been a Godsend. Hairston 2012...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  6 days ago
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Dodgers' 2012 MLB Draft prospect profile: Corey Seager

Corey Seager, 3B/SS Northwest Cabarrus High School (North Carolina) College Commitment: South Carolina 3B/SS Corey Seager, NW Cabarrus HS (N.C.) Vitals 6'3, 190 pounds Bats: Left Throws: Right DOB: April 27, 1994 Rankings Baseball America: 19 MLB.com: 44 Minor League Ball: 48 Info Corey Seager, brother of Seattle Mariners' infielder Kyle...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  8 days ago
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The Isotopes are about to get stronger, courtesy of the Dodgers

The Albuquerque Isotopes are about to get a lot stronger, and it's not necessarily a bad thing for the Dodgers. Obviously getting the potential league MVP back is always a plus, but it also allows the Dodgers to give the young-ins the appropriate playing time -- in Triple-A. Matt Kemp and Juan Rivera at set to make rehab appearances there Sunday and Monday, it means a...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  9 days ago
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Podcast: 'Dugout Blues' No. 6 -- Dodgers' hot streak, top offensive prospects, plus other news and notes

In this episode, Jared Massey and I talk about the Dodgers' current hot streak (before last night's epic comeback victory), the strong pitching from Ted Lilly and Chris Capuano and our top five offensive prospects after nearly two months of the season. Libsyn link Direct link iTunes link Next week, we'll be talking draft. If you have any questions, don'...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  10 days ago
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Dodgers' 2012 MLB Draft prospect profile: Richie Shaffer

Richie Shaffer 3B/1B Clemson University Junior Vitals 6'3, 205 pounds Bats: Right Throws: Right DOB: March 15, 1991 Rankings Baseball America: 21 MLB.com: 17 Minor League Ball: 12 3B/1B Richie Shaffer, Clemson Info Shaffer was drafted by the Dodgers in the 25th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He fell that far coming out of high school because of signability...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  11 days ago
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Mark Ellis a huge loss for Dodgers, plus other news and notes

I was definitely in the minority when the Dodgers signed Mark Ellis in November. Perhaps it's because living in Northern California, I get to watch a lot of Oakland Athletics' games, so I saw him play a lot. Perhaps it's because I have no idea what I'm talking about. This is what I wrote the day he signed: "Ellis will likely be the team's starting...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  12 days ago
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Dodgers' catcher A.J. Ellis: the greatest thing ever

#AJ2KC Fans tend to be hyperbolic about players (especially prospects), but I think the headline for this post is just right. A.J. Ellis, the Dodgers' 31-year-old catcher, is in fact the greatest thing ever. He drove in the winning run last night in the way that fits his game best -- with a walk. Yes, Ellis went Shrimp on us, and Twitter and blog world absolutely loved...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  14 days ago
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Dodgers host Cardinals in tilt between two of MLB's best, plus other notes

In the only non-interleague series, the Dodgers are hosting the Cardinals -- two of the most historic franchise in baseball, let alone the National League. The Dodgers are a MLB-best 25-13 and are without Matt Kemp in this series. Being down a bat as potent as Kemp's hurts, but the Dodgers are going to need everyone firing on all cylinders if they want a chance to win this...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  15 days ago
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2012 MLB Mock Draft roundup, Dodgers' edition – Heaney, Hawkins, Hensley, Seager, Shaffer, Smoral

To get you in the MLB Draft mood, I'm rounding up all the (legitimate) mock drafts I can find and will see who others think the Dodgers should take with the No. 18 pick. The draft is June 4 through 6. Along with the 18th pick, the Dodgers also have the 51st pick, thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates signing Rod Barajas. Baseball America: 3B/SS Corey Seager, Cabarrus High School...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  16 days ago
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The Dodgers' lineup is going to suck for a couple weeks; get over it

Hurry back, Matt. Look, we all know the Dodgers' lineup was going to suffer without Matt Kemp. But the overreaction to guys getting regular days off is astounding. The Dodgers lost today in San Diego 4-2. They jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Unfortunately for Chris Capuano, he wasn't as sharp today as he had been in his last six starts (5-0, 1.38 ERA...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  17 days ago
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Dodgers make a slew of transactions in the past week

We're getting to that time of the season when players get hurt and roster moves a plenty are made. Most of the time, minor-leaguers are caught in the crosshairs -- and they aren't always promoted to the majors. In the past week week, the Dodgers have made the following moves: MLB Juan Rivera to DL, Scott Van Slyke recalled (May 9) Jerry Hairston to DL, Justin...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  18 days ago
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The effects of Matt Kemp's DL stint for the Dodgers

The results of Matt Kemp's MRI today weren't exactly conclusive, other than he has a strained hamstring. Eric Stephen of True Blue L.A. speculates Kemp might be headed for the disabled list after tonight's game. "My guess (and it's only a guess) is that Matt Kemp will go on the DL, but after the game..." And what a guess it was, as Kemp did indeed...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  18 days ago
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Podcast: 'Dugout Blues' episode 5 – Dodgers, Van Slyke, Lemmerman, Capuano, Lilly and bunting

The newest episode of "Dugout Blues" is up, but it's on a new hosting website now. This time around, Jared Massey (LA Dugout) and I talk about a number of things, ranging from the great starts by Chris Capuano and Ted Lilly, my boy, Jake Lemmerman, Ethan Martin's resurgence, Scott Van Slyke's promotion, the Dodgers' closer situation with Kenley Jansen...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  19 days ago
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Report: Elian Herrera on his way to the Dodgers

Elian Herrera Wait, who? Oh, Elian Herrera (I'll give you a few minutes to look him up). Tony Jackson of ESPN LA tweeted the news tonight: "I'm told Elian Herrera on his way up. Not sure what it means other than that Gordon probably will move out of leadoff spot" Not sure what to make of this, other than the Dodgers might be making a rash decision (which...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  20 days ago
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Time for Jerry Sands to prove to the Dodgers he can still hit

Jerry Sands Last year at around this time, Jerry Sands was a Dodger for nearly a month after a blazing start at Triple-A. Fast forward one year: Sands did not make the club out of Spring Training and has obviously been surpassed by the recently recalled Scott Van Slyke. Sands came up last season, gave Dodger fans some hope, struggled, was demoted and came back in September...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  21 days ago
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Dodgers promote Tolleson, Bawcom, Eadington

The Dodgers made a number of connected minor-league moves on Thursday -- all involving good relief prospects. Shawn Tolleson was promoted from Double-A Chattanooga to Triple-A Albuquerque. The Dodgers tend to not send their good pitching prospects to the launching pad that is the Pacific Coast League, but relievers are at less "risk" of being knocked around rather than...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  22 days ago
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Report: Scott Van Slyke to be recalled to the Dodgers

Scott Van Slyke, newest Dodger? Eric Stephen tweeted some potentially good news just minutes ago for Dodger fans: "Source: Scott Van Slyke is getting called up to the Dodgers. He was hitting .336/.411/.623 w/ 9 2B & 8 HR in 32 games with @ABQTopes" Click here to read Stephen's story about it. Oh happy day. During last night's game, I tweeted...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  24 days ago
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Elbert, Guerra among Dodgers' bullpen worries

Coming into the season, I thought the Dodgers' bullpen was going to be a strength for the team. I even made fun of the Cleveland Indian broadcast team during Spring Training when it said the bullpen would be a "huge question mark." "Indian broadcasters said Dodger bullpen will be "a huge question mark." It's one of the strongest parts of the team...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  27 days ago
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Bobby Abreu deal official, Dodgers option Sellers

The Dodgers officially signed Bobby Abreu to a 1-year contract on Friday. He'll play the role of left-handed bat off the bench and part-time starter in left field (as he's done so in his first couple games). He came up in two key situations yesterday. Once he struck out and the other time, in the top of the ninth inning, he hit a ball right on the nose, but the Cubs&...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  28 days ago
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